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The snow is already covering the Canadian slopes and the resorts are geared up for a great season. Red Mountain, situated in the rugged wilderness of British Columbia, is set for an early opening in just over a week due to great snow conditions. Read about the resort and our featured trip to Red's steep, powdery slopes. We'll also tell you about the Banff/Lake Louise WinterStart Festival as well as other news from the Canadian resorts on the eve of the 2005-2006 season.

Destination Snow: Red Mountain, British Columbia

In the western Canadian wilderness lies a dreamland for skiers and boarders who love steep slopes and rugged backcountry. Red Mountain resort provides all of that plus the authentic frontier feel of a town that dates back to early mining days. But today it's all about the skiing ... more >

Featured Deal: Ski Red Mountain’s Rugged Wilderness

Plan your trip to experience the thrill of Red Mountain's rugged terrain and spectacular scenery. The resort offers pristine runs, thigh high powder fields, and glade tree skiing only found in the backcountry ... more >

The World Comes to Whistler next month for Nokia FIS Snowboard World Cup

The world's best snowboarders will be in Whistler, British Columbia, in December as they attempt to qualify for their respective countries’ teams for the 2006 Winter Olympics, and Mother Nature is doing everything she can to ensure that they will have perfect conditions for this Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup stop ... more >

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WinterStart Festival to Kick-Off the Season in Banff/ Lake Louise

Lake Louise kicks off its newest season with one of its most exciting events of the year, the 2005 Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup. Visitors can watch some of the world’s best ski racers from Alpine Canada, the US Ski Team, and the European National Ski Teams ... more >

Pantheon Helisports Heli-skiing in BC Opens for Business in 2006

Pantheon Helisports is a new helicopter skiing operation based between Whistler and Bella Coola, British Columbia. Pantheon Helisports has very experienced guides, world-class ski terrain with huge descents, and an easy-access intimate lodge which only hosts 12 guests per week ... more >

Book Review: Performance Nutrition for Winter Sports

Feed your adrenaline this winter with Monique Ryan's latest nutritional guidebook. "Performance Nutrition for Winter Sports" provides the sport-specific nutritional advice that is essential for cross-country and alpine skiers, snowboarders, snowshoe enthusiasts, and hockey players ... more >

Groupe Le Massif Presents Recreation Tourism Project for Charlevoix

As part of the public dialogue initiated with the community a few months ago, Groupe Le Massif and its president are holding information and public consultation sessions in Québec's Charlevoix region in an effort to keep residents informed and give them the opportunity to express their opinions about the proposed four-season recreational tourism project ... more >

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